‘Man babies’ can’t accept Dr Who shake-up

BROADCHURCH star Jodie Whittaker will become the first woman to play the Time Lord in Doctor Who.

The new Doctor was revealed in an on-screen stunt after the Wimbledon men's tennis finals on BBC One and an the official Doctor Who Twitter feed.

Whittaker told Radio Times that she hopes fans will embrace the show's "exciting change".

"I want to tell the fans not to be scared by my gender" said Whittaker. "Because this is a really exciting time, and Doctor Who represents everything that's exciting about change. The fans have lived through so many changes, and this is only a new, different one, not a fearful one."

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New showrunner Chris Chibnall added: "After months of lists, conversations, auditions, recalls, and a lot of secret-keeping, we're excited to welcome Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor," reports The Sun.

"I always knew I wanted the Thirteenth Doctor to be a woman and we're thrilled to have secured our number one choice. Her audition for The Doctor simply blew us all away.

"Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring, super-smart force of nature and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to the role. The Thirteenth Doctor is on her way," said Mr Chibnall.

Outgoing Doctor Peter Capaldi added: "Anyone who has seen Jodie Whittaker's work will know that she is a wonderful actor of great individuality and charm.

"She has abo

ve all the huge heart to play this most special part. She's going to be a fantastic Doctor."

REACTIONS TO THE NEW DOCTOR

Doctor Who fans flooded social media on hearing the news Whittaker had been selected. Not everyone was happy with the choice.